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Cox Automotive’s January 2025 announcement illustrates how battery health information can support a used EV buying decision.
Cox Automotive · 20 January 2025 ↗RESEARCH & CONTEXT
Evidence for a changing world.
Dated sources, clear definitions and a distinction between observed results and future projections.
GLOBAL / HISTORICAL DATA
One-quarter of new cars sold globally were electric in 2025.
The IEA reports more than 20 million electric car sales in 2025. Its electric-car category includes BEVs and PHEVs; it is not a battery-only sales figure.
Why it matters: global growth gives context, while a buyer’s local vehicle choice, charging options and costs determine their own decision.
IEA · Global EV Outlook 2026 · 20 May 2026 ↗25%global new-car sales
2025 · BEV + PHEV
2025 · BEV + PHEV
The rated speed is only one variable.
Battery state, vehicle limits and equipment affect charging time. Avoid turning a charger’s maximum kW rating into a universal promise.
US Department of Energy · living reference ↗Make range personal.
A useful shortlist considers routine journeys and access to charging, rather than choosing a range figure in isolation.
Cars.com · 18 September 2025 ↗Our evidence method
Sources were reviewed on 12 November 2026. We prioritise original publications and government technical references. Company announcements describe what that company reported; they are not independent performance audits. Living pages may change after review.
The planner’s defaults are illustrative inputs, not market averages. We do not present forecasts as realised outcomes, calculate investment returns or publish live inventory, prices or charger status.
| Source | Published | Use and limitation |
|---|---|---|
| IEA Global EV Outlook 2026 | 20 May 2026 | Historical global electric-car sales; includes BEV + PHEV. |
| Cox Automotive battery scores | 20 January 2025 | US listing development; provider-reported availability. |
| DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center | Undated living page | US charging context; connectors vary by region. |
| Australian Government charging equipment | Undated living page | Australian charging context; verify the specific vehicle. |
| Cars.com EV buying guide | 18 September 2025 | US consumer guide; prices and incentives can change. |